The airframe structure is of 6061T6 and 2024T3 aluminum tube, covered with Stits Polyfibre aircraft fabric.
The landing gear is of a fixed tricycle configuration with bungee-suspension, 16 in (41 cm) main wheels and brakes.
[1][2] The Barnstormer is fitted with a 40 hp (30 kW) Kawasaki 440A engine with a reduction drive system.
[1][2] The aircraft was not successful commercially and was quickly replaced in the Fisher line by newer designs.
Reviewer Andre Cliche stated "This ultralight is handicapped by its awkward and cluttered appearance.